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Title:  Mechanical Engineer

Career at Bourns:

If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative, and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.

Bourns was founded 75 years ago with the guiding principles of providing breakthrough technology solutions, high-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. Those principles still hold true today and have instilled a culture that is committed to excellence and ethical operations. As a leading provider of advanced components for power conversion, circuit protection, and motion control sensing solutions, Bourns employs more than 9,000 people in 21 countries and operates 17 manufacturing centers and 15 R&D facilities. Our customers and partners rely on Bourns to meet strict design requirements and satisfy international standards in a broad range of industries and applications. We achieve this stature because Bourns employees excel in the development of new products and continuous improvement processes that keep the company a global leader in delivering outstanding service.

Job Description:

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Position Title:

Mechanical Engineer

Date:

2nd July 2025

Reporting To:

Engineering Director, Supervisor

Grade:

14

Department:

Engineering – Power Division

Location:

BEI

 

 

  1. BASIC PURPOSE:

 

The development and maintenance of product drawings for the magnetic engineering group.  The main role is to support the application team in developing drawing for customer specified transformers and inductors. These drawings will be used for prototyping, customer release and production support.

 

 

II.   DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES (End Results Expected):

 

  1. General
  • Producing 3d models and 2d drawings according to Bourns Design Standards.
  • Working with application team to document work instructions and specifications to meet design requirements.
  • Working to a high quality to ensure internal communication is efficient and accurate.
  • To be self-disciplined and motivated in relation to safety, housekeeping, and time management.
  • Must be able to work in a close knit, team environment.
  • To positively contribute towards the continuous improvement philosophies, in work and work-related activities.
  • Own and drive assigned projects
  • Liaise and review for DFM with global design teams

 

  1. Technical support
  • Support Design team in NPD.
  • Technical support for Customer facing teams.
  • Assist application and design teams across the Power division as required.
  • Help in special projects for Director of Engineering, as required.

 

 

III.  INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

 

Must be able to effectively communicate, present and recommend ideas and solutions. Success comes from the ability to develop strong relationships with the internal and external customers.

While most contact will be within the BEI team, as a global company, being able to interpret, express and explain to other nationalities is an important aspect.

 

 

IV.  COMMUNICATIONS:

 

ORAL: Excellent English required to communicate instructions and present ideas, concepts and solutions to all levels of employees and customers. Any other language is an asset.

 

WRITTEN:  Excellent written skills in English required to issue instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees and customers by any means necessary

 

 

  V. SCHEDULING AND PLANNING:

 

  • Self-driving to ensure tasks are met on schedule and be able to follow team leaders to meet targets.
  • Time management of projects, to ensure targets are met.
  • Timely response to requests – 24hours for initial comment, including predicted time for conclusion.

 

 

 VI.       ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET:   

 

N/A

                       

 

VII.       BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

 

EDUCATION: 

 

Graduation from a recognised four-year technical college or university, or equivalent education and/or experience.

 

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

 

Experience of 3D and 2D drafting, preferably in a design environment.

 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Mechanical engineering foundational knowledge, including tolerancing, dimensioning and drafting.

 

OTHER SKILLS:

 

Experience in transformer and power supply design or electronic industry is desirable.

Bourns is an equal opportunity employer. At Bourns, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

If you are results-oriented, have the drive to find industry-leading ways to meet ongoing technological challenges, and go the extra mile to maximize customer relationships, then we invite you to apply to join the Bourns team. 
Custom Field 1:  € 28877 - € 67001

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